New England Patriots DT Tommy Kelly (knee) said he hopes to return to the team next season. Kelly may have to restructure the final year of his contract if he wants to stay because the team could save $2.5 million in salary cap space if they released him. Kelly indicated he will remain in the area to rehab his torn anterior cruciate ligament.

New England Patriots DT Tommy Kelly is expected to receive a big role on defense this season. Kelly could play defensive tackle when the team uses a 4-3 defensive alignment and a defensive end in a 3-4 defensive alignment.

Oakland Raiders DT Tommy Kelly said he is preparing to be released by the team this offseason. Kelly has two years left on a seven-year, $50.1 million deal, and his release would save the team $4.8 million against the salary cap next season. "The writing is on the wall," Kelly said. "The team is going in another direction. I'm ready for the next chapter ... They're ready, too."

Oakland Raiders DT Tommy Kelly is a leading candidate to be released in the offseason. Kelly reportedly has a salary cap number of more than $11 million in 2013, and the team could save $7 million if they cut Kelly.